Eileen Atkins | 6/16/1934| 87

Atkins relates the tale of a girl from a council estate in Tottenham who was determined to pursue a career on the stage. Her father worked as a gas meter reader, while her mother worked as a seamstress and barmaid.

Her rise from humble origins to iconic prominence in the entertainment industry has been nothing short of remarkable. She has dominated all forms of performing arts, including theater, television, and film. Her roles in plays such as Cymbeline and Honour won her “Olivier Award” three times. She also received a BAFTA and an Emmy Award for her performance in Cranford. Other prominent roles she has had include Psychoville, Robin Hood, and Paddington 2. The British royal family awarded her the ‘Commander of the Order of the British Empire’ to appreciate her efforts. She later got one of the British Empire’s highest distinctions when she was named “Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire.” She had a long and illustrious career that spanned more than five decades and garnered numerous prizes and credits.